Stick patch

ABSTRACT

The follow invention is a new product to protect skateboarder&#39;s sneakers. Moreover Stick Patch will not only extend the life of the sneaker, but also assist with a better skateboarding performance while providing a fashionable accessory.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to the protection of athletic sneakers,when the sneakers are used in the act of skateboarding. Morespecifically the present invention will protect the area of the sneakerthat is most prone to damage and will improve skateboarding performance.Moreover, the present invention is easily attachable to all sneakers,and represents a blend between protection, functionality and afashionable accessory.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed toward athletic sneakers and moreparticularly, toward skateboarding sneakers. Athletic sneakers worn forthe use of skateboarding are prone to damage upon initial use. Therubbing between the skateboard's sand paper and the sneaker causes thedamage. The sides of sneakers are made of materials that cannotwithstand the constant rubbing that occurs between both the sneaker andthe sand paper surface of a skateboard. For example when skateboardersperform tricks, such as jumping with the skateboard, or make theskateboard flip, they have to rub the right or left side (which everfoot they use) of their sneaker with the surface of the skateboard,which ultimately scratches the sides of the sneaker, leading to the tearof the material. In order to prevent the damage, Stick Patch will beplaced in the side of the sneaker most prone to damage.

In addition the front surface side of the patch will be made out ofrubber, this material will not only contribute to the protection of thesneaker but it will also contribute to a better skateboardingperformance. As stated before when skateboarders perform tricks theyhave to rub the side of their sneaker with the board, however as aresult of inappropriate material to withstand those activities bad gripis caused between the sneaker and the board. Ultimately making trickssuch as an Ollie harder to perform, the rubber patch will allowskateboarders to have better grip between their sneakers and skateboardwhich will improve the skateboarder's performance. To the best of myknowledge there is nothing on the market or on file with the USPTOoffices that pertains to the functionality of the present invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

By the present invention, a patch to protect sneakers from scratches andtear is disclosed. Stick Patch will maintain direct contact with thesneaker in whichever part of the sneaker it is placed, in order toprotect it. Furthermore, the patch will come in many sizes and shapes inorder to allow users to use the patch that fits the sneaker and appealsto the user. Accordingly, one of the objectives of the present inventionis to improve skateboarding performance by the better grip caused whenrubbing rubber with the sand paper surface of a skateboard. Another ofthe objectives of the present invention is to extend the use of thesneaker. Yet another objective of the present invention is to maintainthe patch attached to the sneaker with a strong durable adhesive.Another objective of the present invention is to provide a patch for thepurpose described which will be inexpensive and effective inaccomplishing its intended purpose.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For the purpose of illustrating the invention the following drawingswere made. It show be understood that the invention is not intended tobe limited to the precise arrangements illustrated.

FIG. 1 is a front side perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a back side perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the invention placed on a sneaker.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the invention protecting a wearer'ssneaker.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Now in reference with the detail drawings wherein reference numeralshave been placed throughout the various illustrations to demonstrate keyelements that make up the present invention, there is shown FIG. 1 arubber patch with a ragged surface in accordance with the principals ofthe present invention and designated generally as number 10.

The present invention is comprised of rubber 20 the patch 10 has aprimary purpose of maintaining sneakers protected from skateboards.Thus, the body 20 of the patch 10 is strong and durable to maintainwearers' sneakers in good condition furthermore the body 20, which ismade out of rubber, will increase grip between sneakers and theskateboard, ultimately causing better control of skateboard. Number 30refer the square shape of the 10 patch; it should be known that the 10patch is not limited to the 30 square shape. The illustration of thesquare shape is used to illustrate the patches elements.

FIG. 2, the present drawing demonstrates the backside 40 of the patch10. One of the key objectives of the patch 10 is to stick to the surfaceof a sneaker; therefore the patch 10 contains adhesive 50 in order tocomply with this objective. The adhesive 50 is placed in the back of thepatch 10 in accordance with its functionality. A protective sheet 60will therefore be placed to protect the adhesive until use of the patch.

FIG. 3, the present drawing of a sneaker 70 is to demonstrate theobjective of the patches 10 protection. The 10 patches key and mostimportant objective is to protect the 70 sneaker from the skateboard.Therefore the illustrations demonstrate the use of the patch 10 toprotect the sides of the sneakers 70. The area 80 were the 10 patch isplace is the area most exposed to tear from a skateboard. Therefore thepatch 10 will be placed on this area 80 which will ultimately protectthe sneakers.

FIG. 4, the following drawing demonstrates the damaged that is caused toa sneaker by a skateboard. The skateboard 90 causes tear to the sneaker70 when the wearer performs tricks such as the one illustrated in thedrawing. The rubbing between the sneaker 70 and the skateboard 90 isillustrated in the area 100. Area 100 illustrates the rubbing thatcauses the tear to the sneakers. The patch 10 will protect the sneaker70 from the rubbing between the sneaker 70 and sandpaper surface of the90 skateboard. The patch 10 will also improve grip, illustrated in thedrawing we can observe area 100 and conclude, the wearer has better gripbetween the 90 skateboard and his sneaker 70 due to the patch 10.

In summary the above described a patch which provides protection tosneakers, from scratches caused by a skateboard. Furthermore it alsoimproves skateboarding performance, thus providing significant advancesnot only in the protection of sneakers, but advances in thefunctionality of the sneakers.

It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to thesole embodiment described above, but encompasses any and all embodimentswithin the scope of the disclosure and the following claims.

1. A protective rubber patch comprising: A flat square rubber bodycontaining a rubber surface and adhesive on its opposite side for theintend purpose of attaching it to a sneaker.
 2. A protective rubberpatch, which will promote better grip between the sneaker and theskateboard.
 3. A fashionable rubber patch which will come in differentshapes and sizes to fit all sneakers.